November 1990: Statement by Bishops' Conference of Yugoslavia

From the very beginning, the bishops have been following the
events of Medjugorje through the local bishop, the bishops'
commission and the commission of the Bishops' Conference of
Yugoslavia for Medjugorje. On the basis of studies that have been
made to this moment, it cannot be confirmed that supernatural
apparitions and revelations are occurring here.

Yet, the gathering of faithful from various parts of the world to
Medjugorje, motivated by reasons of faith, requires the pastoral
attention and care of the bishops. Therefore, in the spirit of
church communion, our bishops' conference is willing to
assist the diocesan bishop in organizing the pastoral activity in
Medjugorje so that a proper liturgical and sacramental life may
be promoted, and so that manifestations and contents which are
not in accord with the spirit of the church may be prevented and
hindered.

The statement was approved by the bishops, with 19
bishops in favor and one abstaining.